09/03/2018 VOLUNTARY ACTION ANGUS WEEKLY BULLETIN

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1 09/03/2018 VOLUNTARY ACTION ANGUS WEEKLY BULLETIN

2 Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland relies on a team of volunteers to help support paid staff, making a difference to Scotland s health by helping out in one of our stores to raise funds needed to deliver services. The Forfar store are currently recruiting the following volunteers: 09/03/2018 Page 2 > Displaying and Merchandising Volunteer > Customer Care Volunteer > Stockroom Volunteer > Charity Stock Driver Volunteer Potential volunteers must have a competent level of the English language. Chest, Heart & Stroke will provide all necessary training and authorised expenses are reimbursed. If interested get in touch with Sam Senkel (sam@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk) or pop in to see them at their store in Castle Street, Forfar. Angus Talking Newspaper Association Volunteer Opportunities Brechin - looking for a volunteers once a month to read from the local newspaper, and a volunteer who can use a laptop to be a stand-in Recorder. They meet alternate Monday either morning 10am to 12 noon or Monday afternoon 2pm to 4pm. Arbroath looking for volunteers once a month to read from the local newspaper, and a volunteer who can use a laptop to be a stand-in Recorder. Montrose looking for a volunteer to use a laptop to be a stand-in Recorder. Please contact secretary@angustalkingnews.co.uk for more information on these opportunities. North East Sensory Services Monday 12 th March Arbroath Eyes & Ears Group (for people with sight or hearing loss) 1pm 3pm at Russell Square Lounge Guest speaker is Charles Clark from NESS to talk about IT and equipment. Tuesday 20 th March is an open meeting in Montrose to look at setting up a group for people with Hearing Loss. This is 2pm 4pm in the Health Education Room at Frank Wood Way, Montrose DD10 8TY. Tuesday 27 th March I have a quiz night in aid of NESS happening in the D Arcy Thompson, Old Hawkhill, Dundee at 7pm. Quiz, buffet and prizes for 5 per head. Wednesday 28 th March Forfar Sensory Group (for people with sight or hearing loss) 1pm 3pm at Forfar Farmington Football Clubhouse, Market Muir, John Street, Forfar Guest speaker Sandra Gordon from NESS to speak about sight loss and equipment. Any further information that people may wish can be sought through either my joan.kennedy@nesensoryservices.org, my mobile or NESS s main number If anyone wishes further information about North East Sensory Services (NESS) they could make contact in the same way. We are actively looking for group volunteers and volunteer drivers for the Forfar and Arbroath groups so if anyone was interested they could get in touch with me. The groups in Forfar and Arbroath are monthly and there will be other events and suchlike coming up. Children's Health Scotland vacancy 20,705-21,221 pro rata (20 hrs/wk) 7 wks leave + public holidays (2 years post from May) Are you interested in helping children and young people meet their healthcare needs? We seek an enthusiastic Professional to develop our work in Tayside. You will work with key partners and families to ensure that child healthcare policy, planning and delivery meet the needs of children, young people and their families. You will help families to better support their children when ill and liaise with health professionals to promote high standards of care. You have skills to engage with Professionals, Children, Parents/Carers; experience in field of child health highly desirable. Post home based. Access to car essential. Download application: vacancies/ call: or enquiries@childrenshealthscotland.org Closing date: Thursday 22 March Interview. Thursday 5 April in Edinburgh Scottish Charity No. SC Barnardos Drop In at Academy Medical Centre, Forfar Come along to find out more on... Monday 26th March 2018 from 4pm -5pm The Strengthening Families Programme helps to make your family stronger. The Programme offers 7 sessions to help improve communication between parents/carers and their young people aged For more information come along to one of our drop ins or contact Angela Duncan on or angus.office@barnardos.org.uk. You can also speak with our Senior Community Health Development Worker, Ashley McGregor for more information on this and other Third Sector services, contact Ashley on or ashley@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk Information Desk Volunteer and Self-Test Surgery Pod volunteer opportunity Academy Medical Centre Participation Group (PPG) requires volunteers for approx. 2 hours per week to man the PPG Information Shop in the practice as well as to assist patients to self test using the surgery pod. Role: To provide patients with requested information, top up leaflets on display desk, in waiting room and on rotundas. Also to assist with sign posting patients requesting information on support organisations and groups. At times the volunteer would be required to support patients in using the self-test pod in the practice. Full training would be given in using this equipment. Requirements: Volunteer must be registered patient of the practice (Academy Medical Centre, Forfar). Also, must be able to communicate with patients and to provide patients with requested information. Training: Full training is given by NHS Tayside. Volunteers are required to have a Disclosure/ PVG check which is organised and paid for by NHS Tayside. If you re interested or would like more information, please contact Ashley McGregor at Ashley@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk or phone on or

3 POLICE DROP IN Gail Beattie PC D9207 will be at the Millennium Hall on; Monday 26th March 5,45pm to 7pm HOSPITALFIELD volunteer opportunity Hospitalfield is an historic artist s house in Arbroath. We host events and exhibitions within the beautiful setting of our gardens and collections. Volunteering with us is an opportunity to get to know Hospitalfield, learn or develop a skill, and meet new people. Volunteers are a vital part of all our activity. From gardening, walks, collections care, tour guides, exhibition assistants, there are plenty of ways to get involved. We welcome people from all walks of life to get involved. Find out more here or get in touch with Volunteer Coordinator Annie Crabtree on & volunteer@hospitalfield.org.uk FORFAR OPEN GARDEN SCHEME volunteer opportunity Volunteer Gardener To help in the Open Garden in Forfar. Can be anything from planting to tidying up. To provide general help within the garden in Forfar, the garden is an open space for people to come along and enjoy. Garden Mentor To provide support to those who would like to volunteer in the garden. To provide support and encouragement to volunteers of Forfar Open Garden Scheme that may require additional support If you are interested in any of these opportunities please contact us on info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk stating which area you live in. ANGUS LONG TERM CONDITIONS SUPPORT GROUP paid opportunity 10/hr 3hrs/wk There has been a survey handed to people at the Long-Term Conditions clinics asking various questions to understand what and when they would like a Forfar group of ALTCSG to consist of. We have gained funding from the Community Innovation Fund to employ someone 3 hours a week initially to collate the surveys and then we hope to relaunch the Forfar ALTCSG responding to the survey answers. The person will Facilitate those meetings. Eventually the time will be spent upgrading the ALTCSG website and introducing a Social Media page. The post is for a year. We hope to employ someone by the end of April, if you are interested in this position please contact marionataltcsg@gmail.com for more information. 09/03/2018 Page 3

4 09/03/2018 Page 4 Angus Cardiac Group (Forfar Branch) Evening Talks 2018 The Guide Hall, the Myre Forfar 7-9pm. Refreshments. Raffle and Quiz Admission free. Anybody can attend. March 28 Scottish Health Council - Ways to have your voice heard in Health & Social Care April 25 Bob Watson Strathmore Mineral Water company May 30 Rev. Brian Ramsay Desert Island Books Sept. 26 Mark Hodgkinson Angus Council - Adult Protection and Financial Harm (Scams!) Oct 31 Forfar Barber Shop Chorus (including some of our members!) Nov 28 Heather Kelly Mercy Ships (and chocolate!!) Any items for the bulletin get in touch; info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk

5 Skills for Work Do you need help with Employability Skills? We have a new course starting in Arbroath Various dates in January, February and March The part 2 week course will offer; One to One tailored support aimed at helping customers positively move towards employment being a realistic prospect. Positive thinking Personal Effectiveness Health & Wellbeing Job Search Work Skills Understand your Labour Market Please speak to your Jobcentre Work Coach for further information. Angus Carers Centre has just launched a Crowdfunder campaign to raise funds for a makeover of some of the Centre s rooms. We re want to raise 5,000 before the deadline of 14 March If you re able to support our campaign or can help to spread the word about the it we d really appreciate it. Click here for more information. Do you need help with Digital Skills and Internet Access? We have a new course starting in Arbroath. Various dates in January, February and March. The part time 2 week course will offer: Basic computer skills Creation of an address How to use Social Media in your jobsearch How to compile, upload and sent CV s, covering letters and spec letters Build confidence in navigating the internet Upskill on how to use Universal Jobmatch Identify transferable skills and create an individual action plan for next steps Mock interviews & personal presentation Confidence and motivation building Address barriers to work Signpost to further provision One to One and Group sessions Build a persoanlised list of websites Literacy support Develop local labour market knowledge Guest speakers and sessions from local employers, partners and agencies Please speak to your Jobcentre Work Coach for information. 09/03/2018 Page 5 Cycling UK Event This event aims to bring public health practitioners together with active travel professionals and volunteers. The event is for primary care practitioners including GPs and practice nurses, public health professionals, projects and organisations interested in delivering cycling activities and volunteers/staff who would like to join up cycling with health outcomes. Click here for more information. The Overview Experience is a day of Music, Art, Food, Ideas, Workshops and performances to be help on September 8th We are currently looking to recruit people with passion who want to make a difference. Team members and volunteers are needed to organise, plan, and make this event happen. The following roles are available; - - Greener festival award coordinator Sponsorship Manager Funding and Finance Manager Venue Operations Manager Curation Team for Musicians, Artists, Performers and Speakers Branding and Marketing Manager Event Storyteller/Blogger Event Programmer Photo and Video Operators and Editors MC If interested please contact Gavin Gowans at gavingowans@gmail.com

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7 09/03/2018 Page 7 Community Innovation Fund hits 100! A community project in Forfar that supports families with children with additional support needs has become the 100th project to benefit from NHS Tayside s Community Innovation Fund. The Community Innovation Fund (CIF), which was launched in 2015, helps community groups across Tayside to develop local improvement projects that will benefit the health and wellbeing of their local population. The Fund is financed through the Tayside Health Fund, the charity for NHS Tayside. Forfarbased project The Pitstop has been awarded 5,930 for families with children with additional support needs (ASN) to create their own sensory garden, and has become the 100 th community group in Tayside to benefit from CIF funding. Richard McIntosh, Community Capacity Building Officer with NHS Tayside said, I am delighted that The Pitstop has become the 100 th project to be helped by CIF. Their plans for a sensory garden will build on the success of their recently-opened Sensory Stop, a drop in centre for families with children with ASN.

8 09/03/2018 WALKTHEWALK MOONWALK Page 8 Over 1,000 amazing Volunteers form the backbone of the Walk the Walk Team, providing support, encouragement and (most importantly) hugs to the Walkers during our iconic MoonWalk challenges. Whether you are new to us, an exwalker or a seasoned member we would love you to join our incredible family! The MoonWalk starts on Saturday and goes into Sunday. For the benefit of our Volunteers there are many different roles and tasks which we split into manageable chunks, depending on when we need you. Evening Crew Join in the party atmosphere at MoonWalk City, starting around 5pm through to midnight on Saturday 10 th June. Help us make this a night to remember by choosing one of our 24 different roles... there is something for everyone! Find out more Overnight Crew MoonWalk City based roles start around 10pm on Saturday 10 th June through to 6am Sunday morning. Start times on the route vary - the earliest Volunteers will start is around 7pm, the latest start around 11pm. Find out more Perfect to cheer friends or family over the Finish Line just request an early finish. Sunday Morning Crew Support our Walkers towards the end of their journey... the most testing and inspirational part of their challenge! Starting around 6am on Sunday 11 th June through to around 12pm, once the last Walker crosses the Finish Line. Find out more

9 Garfield Weston Anniversary Fund This fund will award grants up to 150,000 to provide new or improve existing community facilities. 09/03/2018 Page 9 Please note the applications are open until 30 June For further info and to apply please click here. Spirit of the Community Awards - the Yorkshire and Clydesdale Bank Foundation 2018 are now open for awards of 5,000. This scheme supports projects that advance financial education, improve employability and promote environmental protection or improvement. Please note the deadline for applications is 19 March For more information please click here. The Building Brighter Futures Fund (BBFF) This fund aims to support the most disadvantaged young people furthest from the labour market by providing opportunities to gain the skills and confidence to succeed through education, training and employment. Funding awards, will range from 20,000 to 60,000 per annum over three years. Deadline for applications is 16 March For more information please click here. The Foyle Foundation The Foyle Foundation is an independent grant making trust that distributes grants to UK charities. The Foundation does not support applications from individuals. The Foundation supports charities in three main areas: Main Grants Scheme, supporting charities whose core work covers Arts and Learning The Foyle School Library Scheme Small Grants Scheme, supporting charities in all fields with a turnover of less than 150,000 per annum For further information please click here.

10 Hear Me We are recruiting volunteers now! Volunteer Counsellors URGENTLY REQUIRED Volunteer Coordinator Finance worker Administrator Fundraisers Are you interested in joining a fun, dedicated and dynamic team? Can commit to 4 hours per week? Have experience in any of the above roles? For more information and an application pack please contact Carol on or hearme@btconnect.com ORGANISATION BACKGROUND - Hear Me is a registered Scottish Charity, established in June Providing specialised counselling and support in Angus for men, women and children (aged 8+) who have either recently, or in the past, been Angus Long Term Condition Support Group hosts two meetings monthly in two different locality areas. All are welcome to attend and there is a 1 admission charge Mar 26th Links Medical Centre 2-4pm TBA TBA Mar 28th Parkview Medical Centre 2-4pm Independent Living Allison Taylor Volunteers urgently needed! Voluntary Action Angus are always looking to recruit volunteers in all areas of Angus for 100 s of varied opportunities to help in your local communities. If you would be interested in becoming a Volunteer please get in contact by phone on: or or alternatively by at info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk or search online This bulletin is created by Voluntary Action Angus and the views and opinions within are not expressed by any persons involved in the bulletins creation. If you have anything you would like to add to next weeks bulletin please contact Ben by to info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk or alternatively by phone on Voluntary Action Angus Tel: Registered Office: Guthrie Port, Arbroath, DD11 1RN VAA is Company limited by guarantee Scottish Charity No. SC032830, Scottish Company No. SC248473